Welcome to SoMLA!

Mission and Purpose

The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.

Membership Update

SoMLA Membership Link

"Effective, 10/22/2021, SoMLA is now utilizing a new membership platform to gather and maintain our membership database. Please access Join It using the button link above to register your membership with SoMLA." 
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SoMla Conference Registration
Now Open

SoMLA 2023 Virtual Conference:
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses 
State of Maryland Literacy Association presents SoMLA 2023 Virtual Conference
Cultivate Literacy Through Multiple Lenses 
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Saturday, April 1, 2023
​Find event and ticket information by clicking button below:

Conference Registration

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Gearing up for somla conference 2023

Made for Learning Book Study and Sessions Saturday
A Series of Professional Get-togethers Before the Conference
Made for Our Own Learning 
Launch Date: January 12 7:00-8:00 PM (Additional Future Dates Available)
Click the link below for information:
Book Study and Saturday Sessions

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Link to International Literacy Association website:

International Literacy Association

Changes to Website:

  If there is something you wish to see on the site, contact somlanews@gmail.com.

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